Field Project Manager - Coatings

Job Summary

At Brand Safway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team! We are seeking an experienced Field Project Manager to support industrial coating operations across the Great Plains area. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality field execution across multiple active job sites in heavy industrial environments.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in the field, understands the technical aspects of surface preparation and coating application, and can confidently lead crews while supporting operational execution. This role serves as a field leader who ensures equipment readiness, quality compliance, and proper execution planning while supporting traveling crews in dynamic job environments.

• Provide field leadership across multiple active industrial projects
• Ensure all coating equipment is mobilized, operational, and job‑ready
• Support foremen and field crews with daily execution planning
• Verify compliance with project specifications and coating procedures
• Oversee surface preparation and multi‑coat system applications
• Ensure proper application of intumescent and fireproofing systems when applicable
• Assist with quality control documentation and inspections
• Identify and proactively resolve jobsite challenges
• Serve as a technical resource for coating systems and equipment troubleshooting
• Support coordination with Operations, Safety, and Project Management teams
• Maintain strong communication with customers and field personnel

• Minimum 5 years of industrial coating experience
• Minimum NACE Level 1 (AMPP CIP Level
  1) certification required
• Extensive experience in refineries, chemical plants, processing facilities, data centers, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Surface preparation standards (SSPC/NACE)
• Multi‑coat protective coating systems
• Intumescent and fireproofing applications
• Airless and plural component spray systems
• Coating inspection and quality documentation
• Proven leadership experience supervising field crews
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory

• Field execution leadership
• Equipment and logistics oversight
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Crew mentorship and accountability
• Customer‑facing professionalism
• Ability to adapt in fast‑paced, changing environments

Extensive travel required throughout assigned area (60–80%). Candidate must be comfortable supporting multiple job sites and working alongside traveling crews.

Brand Safway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

Brand Safway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disability, or veteran status.